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Similar to (Just as) her mother,she is tall enough。
和她母亲一样,她也长得很高。
Man's life is often fading away like a candle。
人的生命就如同一只蜡烛,缓缓燃尽。or：
Man's life is often sparkling（shining） like a candle。
人的生命就如同一只燃烧的蜡烛,熠熠生辉。